The moment 12-year-old Darci Lynne Farmer took the stage with her sassy rabbit puppet Petunia, America collectively dropped its jaw. What started as a cute ventriloquist act suddenly transformed into a full-blown operatic spectacle when Petunia belted out “O Mio Babbino Caro” with the power of a seasoned diva. Watch as Darci’s lips remain perfectly still while Petunia’s pink ears flop dramatically with each soaring high note. This hilarious and mind-blowing combination earned the duo a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent.
What makes this performance pure magic? Darci’s unbelievable ventriloquism makes you forget Petunia isn’t honest. The way the bunny “interacts” with the judges feels like watching two separate performers. When Petunia hits that crystal-clear operatic climax while Darci casually sips water, it’s a masterclass in multitasking that left even Simon Cowell speechless. The contrast between Darci’s shy Oklahoma charm and Petunia’s over-the-top dramatics creates comedy gold, especially when the rabbit “forgets” the lyrics and starts arguing with her young puppeteer.
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The audience’s reaction was instant pandemonium. Judges leaped to their feet, Howie Mandel’s face froze in shock, and YouTube comments exploded with: “This girl is possessed by an opera ghost!” and “How is this humanly possible?!” The video racked up 50 million views in a week, with professional ventriloquists analyzing how Darci projects her voice while maintaining perfect lip control. Even opera stars like Andrea Bocelli shared the clip marveling at Petunia’s impressive vibrato.
For another dose of Darci’s jaw-dropping talent, check out her duet between puppet Oscar the Mouse and singer Terry Fator. Where Petunia shows classical chops, this performance reveals Darci’s incredible versatility.
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That moment when Oscar’s soulful little voice blends with Terry’s? Chills. The way Darci switches between characters so seamlessly? Pure genius. Fans say this performance proves Darci isn’t just a novelty act. She’s redefining what ventriloquism can be.
From opera-singing bunnies to beatboxing dummies, Darci Lynne proves that talent comes in all shapes, even fuzzy ones with floppy ears. Follow Darci’s social media for more behind-the-scenes puppet antics, from Petunia’s diva moments to new character creations that’ll make you laugh out loud.